2011 Honda Accord Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

"What midsize sedan should I buy?" The answer to this question has long been "Honda Accord." It's the instinctive response, like being asked your birthday or your dog's name. The Accord has been a top choice in the segment so consistently that recommending one has always been easy. Times are changing, however. With impressive new competitors, the 2011 Honda Accord now has more serious rivals to compete against.

The current-generation Accord (it debuted in 2008) is the biggest yet, offering the most accommodating interior in its class. Yet this super-sizing of the Accord also comes with a downside, because it no longer feels like the "right-size" choice in the family sedan class. While its steering remains responsive and tactile, the Accord has a tendency to feel super-sized when driven around corners. Its acceleration is also a bit underwhelming, with a five-speed automatic transmission doing duty here when most competing models now offer snappier six-speeds.

Ratings & Reviews

4 star

deemic writes:

Sport car performance, Honda reliability = win win

I knew I wanted an Accord for my next car. Honestly, before researching I didn't even know Honda made an Accord Coupe though. Once I started researching this vehicle, I knew it was the one for me. It has every option imaginable in this version, except navigation which I haven't missed. The look is definitely Accord, but much much sportier than the sedan version. Also, the handling is improved with the 18in. wheels and tighter suspension. You can paddle shift down a couple gears and take the hair pin curves and freeway ramps with incredible speed and precision. For that handling dynamic, the ride quality suffers slightly. But with a 6 second 0-60,
It's well worth it.

3 star

hondaaccord11 writes:

Not what was promised in milage.

We do not know what other cars like this one does, but our car averages 13 miles per gallon in San Francisco driving.
Most of our city driving is done on flat ground.
Very little driving is done on hills.
Our 2000 8 cylinder Chevy truck makes 11 miles per gallon with the same type of driving. We had expected to average less than the 24 miles per gallon advertised, but not at the ridiculously low rate of 13.
The other major gripe is the seat belt.
It has to be one of the most inconvient in buckeling.
If you do not have the rear view camera, you will have major problems is seeing where you are backing into.

4 star

thunderhexed writes:

Serves its purposes exactly as intended.. with a little bit of class..

Tired of the numerous issues I was having with my 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, I decided it was time to get into something more practical and economical. Trying to dedide what to look at I just figured, hey, why not go back to my roots? My very first car in high school was a very clean and reliable 1985 Honda Accord LX. So off to the honda deealer I went.
The first Accord I test drove I purchased a polished metal Accord LX-P.
Granted, it doesn't perform like the Infiniti did, but this car just said to me, "hey!
It's ok, to slow down a bit and just enjoy the ride and drive!"
I feel safer, I can see better, the ride is firm yet supple and my insurance and fuel costs have dropped dramatically!

2 star

ponygal1 writes:

Accord = back and neck pain

Hated this car. Got rid of it after a year. Seats were extraordinarily uncomfortable and caused problems for the whole family. Headrests put your chin on your chest (neck, upper back pain), and the angle of the seats caused hip and low back pain.
I didn't expect much power, but the mileage wasn't even that great.
Cheap build quality - Honda ain't what it used to be.

3 star

beachgirl100 writes:

2011 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

I am still debating if I like this car! I had a SUV for 12 years and downsized for fuel economy. The seats are very uncomfortable and the road noise is HORRIBLE. You CANNOT hear someone in the backseat talking to you on interstate without them almost yelling at you.
If I had to do it all again, I would not choose this car based on the interior noise and very uncomfortable seat.
I have read reviews and saw that others have complaints about the seats as well so I guess nothing can or will be done to correct my car (problem). Definitley take for a test drive on interstate if possible..

Pricing Trends

The average listing price for a
2011 Honda Accord:

LemonFree$18,807

In Massachusetts$17,990

Pricing difference by year:

2012$20,803+ $1,996

2010$16,978- $1,829 vs national average

Average price by trim:

EX$17,186

EX V6$18,251

EX-L$18,687

EX-L V-6$21,000

EX-L V6$19,795

EX-L V6 w/Navi$19,898

EX-L w/Navi$19,330

LX$15,698

LX-P$16,185

LX-S$16,271

SE$16,918

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2011 Honda Accord

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

Recall Notices

2011 Honda Accord (5/24/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V346000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Defect: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

2011 Honda Accord (12/16/2010)

Campaign Number: 10V640000

Component Name: SUSPENSION

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Description: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.

Defect: LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.